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Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement
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| 414546000 |
Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes curvilinear movement
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| 414559000 |
Loading by haulage cable imparting principally horizontal movement to load or load holder | 3 |
| 20110250042 | LOADER AND CARRIER APPARATUS - A loader and carrier apparatus for recreational vehicles such as boats, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles. The loader and carrier apparatus includes a rack assembly mountable on a vehicle, such as a pickup truck, as well as a wheeled trailer assembly with an upwardly slanted front end. A winch is connected to the rack assembly and functions to pull the slanted front end of the trailer assembly into engagement with a lower horizontal crossbar of the rack assembly so as to guide the frame in an upward direction and thereafter pulls the frame of the trailer assembly over a middle horizontal crossbar until the trailer assembly is caused to rotate to a substantially horizontal position on the rack assembly. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20130084152 | Container Loading System - A container loading system has a hoist frame with a movable carriage. A pair of single stage cylinders moves the carriage between positions. The carriage includes at least two rotatable sheave to receive a cable. The cable has a free end to attach with a container. The movement of the cylinders moves the carriage between positions to load or unload a container onto or from the container loading system. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20160376133 | Bed Loader - A bed loader for loading game animals and other loads on a four-wheel recreational vehicles and more particularly, a bed loader mounted on a winch-equipped recreational vehicle with a roof and a bed for loading game animals onto the bed of the recreational vehicle. In a preferred embodiment the bed loader comprises a front guide, a top forward guide, and a top rear guide, and the bed loader is designed to operate with the winch comprised of a rotating drum and a winch line wound on the drum. The front guide, the top forward guide, and the top rear guide provide a guiding means guiding the winch line from the winch over the roof of the vehicle to a load at the rear of the vehicle allowing the winch line to attach to the game animal, and pull the game animal into the bed of the vehicle. | 12-29-2016 |
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| 20090155036 | APPARATUS FOR SORTING PIECE GOODS - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for sorting piece goods. The apparatus comprises a sorting arrangement which comprises two rollers arranged parallel to one another, wherein these rollers can rotate about their longitudinal direction and wherein the rollers are configured in such a way that the piece goods are transported along the rollers, and comprising a transport device which conveys the piece goods in the direction of the sorting arrangement. According to certain embodiments, arranged above the transport device are displacement devices which make contact with the piece goods at least temporarily and displace said piece goods relative to the transport device. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090180854 | Device to assist in removing cargo from a vehicle - The subject device set forth herein is an improved apparatus to be deployed and used with a vehicle or other means used to transport cargo items from place to place, said device comprising means to move cargo from the vehicle by mechanically movable means which embrace or physically contact the cargo items in a thrusting movement to push against and move such cargo from the vehicle to a designated position away from the vehicle. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090238669 | VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING CARGO CONTAINERS - A system for handling cargo containers includes at least one intermodal railroad car having a pair of longitudinal ramps and a pair of tapered ends, at least one vehicle connectable to a cargo container and having ground engaging wheels mounted in a spaced apart relationship for travel on the pair of longitudinal ramps and further having linear actuators for moving the cargo container in a vertical direction, and at least one cargo handling terminal enabling movement of the at least one vehicle onto and from each of the pair of longitudinal ramps and the pair of ends for loading the cargo container onto and unloading the cargo container from the at least one intermodal railroad car. A vehicle adapted for travel on both ground surface and rail track and a method for transporting cargo using such vehicle are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100028115 | WHEELCHAIR LIFT - A wheelchair lift having a logic module which provides several interlocks that promote proper operation is described. The logic module may be programmed to enable efficient user interface and to compensate for variations in lift operation parameters. In one embodiment, the wheelchair lift has an arm geometry which requires a lower peak force for operation. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100047047 | REFUSE TRUCK HAVING DOUBLE BARREL STORAGE AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to a mobile refuse vehicle and related methods. The mobile refuse vehicle includes first and second storage tanks, a refuse collector, and a vacuum pressure source. The first storage tank includes a first inlet and a first outlet. The second storage tank includes a second inlet and a second outlet. The refuse collector is operably connected in fluid communication with the first and second storage tanks via the first and second inlets. The vacuum pressure source is operably connected to the first and second storage tanks to selectively provide a vacuum pressure condition in the first storage tank or the second storage tank to fill the first or second storage tank with refuse through an inlet thereof using the refuse collector while refuse is being emptied from the other of the first or second storage tank through an outlet thereof. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100080678 | Lifts - A lift system for mounting on a vehicle comprising a platform, the platform comprising a main platform and a platform extension slidable relative to the main platform. A handrail is pivotably mounted on the platform and movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The lift system also comprises handrail deployment means arranged to be actuated by movement of the platform extension to raise the handrail from the stowed position to the deployed position. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100172727 | UNIVERSAL FOLDING BOOM TRAILER - A Universal Folding Boom Trailer ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100209224 | SEED CART - A vehicle for transporting bulk seed containers and for transferring seed from the bulk seed containers to a seed planting machine includes a frame; a number of bulk seed container supports attached to the frame, each bulk seed container support supporting a bulk seed container; a feed tube connected to each of the bulk seed container supports, each feed tube engaging a bulk seed container; a delivery tube connected to each feed tube; a funnel commonly connected to the delivery tubes; an auger tube connected to the funnel, and an auger to transfer seed to a seed planting machine | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100322751 | LIFT GATE CONTROL SYSTEM - A lift gate system includes a lift gate assembly comprising an actuator system for actuating a lift gate, an interface device for receiving lift gate operation information from an operator, and a main controller device comprising a solid state relay switch for controlling electrical power to the actuator system. The main controller device further includes a microcontroller configured for determining that one or more conditions are satisfied, and upon satisfaction of said one or more conditions, then controlling the actuator system via the solid state relay switch based on the received information from the operator for controlling operation of the lift gate assembly accordingly. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110008141 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AUXILIARY DEVICE INTERLOCK SAFETY SYSTEM - A controller, control system and method for controlling an auxiliary device comprising a wheelchair lift, ramp, or the like are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the auxiliary device controller is microprocessor-based and communicates with a vehicle's OEM controller for receiving a plurality of sensor inputs, which originate from OEM and auxiliary sensors, process the sensor inputs, and control various OEM and auxiliary systems relative to the sensor inputs to effect a number of safety interlocks. The controller may operate to coordinate various OEM and auxiliary subsystems to automate auxiliary device operation to reduce operator error. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110229293 | LOAD HAULING ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE - The present application provides an all terrain vehicle for load hauling. The all terrain vehicle may include a cargo box and a winch assembly positioned about the cargo box. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110280699 | LIFTING LOADING PLATFORM - Tailgates for trucks have a loading platform which can be lifted and lowered and pivoted by a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has hydraulic cylinders for lifting and lowering and pivoting the loading platform. The hydraulic cylinders require a hydraulic subassembly and comparatively thick hydraulic lines in order to operate. The invention provides a tailgate in which the loading platform is raised, lowered and pivoted by electric linear drives ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120020763 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF LOADING AND UNLOADING A VEHICLE - Disclosed is system configured to place a load in a motor vehicle. The system includes a beam defining a first end configured to receive the load, and a second end configured to receive a counter force to the load; and a base defining a fulcrum for the beam, such that the second end of the beam receives a constraining force from a ceiling of the vehicle, the constraining force thereby acting as the counter force. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120201636 | TRANSPORTATION DEVICE FOR A WIND TURBINE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A method of transporting a wind turbine component on an existing road includes loading the wind turbine component on a transportation device in a first orientation using the transportation device, reorienting the component to a second orientation while mounted on the transportation device, and using the transportation device to transport the component on the road. The transportation device includes a trailer having a front portion and a rear portion, each including a fixed frame, a movable frame, lift actuators, and a connecting member configured to be coupled to the component. A drive system is provided for rotating the component when mounted on the transportation device. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120294699 | AUTOMOTIVE WHEELCHAIR MOBILITY SYSTEM - A wheelchair lift and restraining device for an automotive vehicle includes a base pivotally mounted beneath the main floor of a vehicle. First and second support arm portions extend outwardly from the base and are configured for engagement with a wheelchair frame, preferably a wheel axle. A rotating assembly selectively moves the support arm through approximately 90° of rotation and the system is raised and lowered relative to the vehicle to transport the wheelchair from outside the vehicle to the interior of the vehicle, and also position the wheelchair at a desired height in the vehicle interior. Translation movement of the support arms also positions the wheelchair occupant at a desired location. A headrest extends from the system to provide desired neck and head support. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130078066 | SINGLE ENGINE SURFACE CLEANING VEHICLE - A single-engine surface cleaning vehicle comprises a pre-built conventional truck chassis and a forwardly mounted internal combustion engine. A hydraulic pump has a mechanical input connected to the mechanical output of the power take off unit, and a hydraulic output. A hydraulic drive motor has a hydraulic input connected to the hydraulic output of variable displacement hydraulic pump, and a mechanical output connected in driving relation to the drive input of the rear differential and drive axle assembly. The rear drive wheels are drivable by the internal combustion engine through the power take off unit, the variable displacement hydraulic pump, the hydraulic drive motor and the differential and axle assembly. A debris hopper is mounted on the pre-built conventional truck chassis. A debris loading apparatus is operatively mounted on the pre-built conventional truck chassis and is connected in debris depositing relation to the debris hopper. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140023470 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED WHEELCHAIR LIFT - A wheelchair lift mounted on the rear of an automobile for transporting a wheelchair, scooter or other mobility device includes two or more sets of sensors. A first set of sensors is located at the distal ends of the wheelchair lift platform for use when the platform is horizontal. A 2nd set of sensors is located on the base of the wheelchair lift for use when the platform is folded vertically. The sensors alert a driver to the presence of objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle when driven in reverse. They switch automatically activates the base sensors when the platform is folded and the platform sensors when the platform is horizontal. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140205409 | LIFT AND ROLL LOAD SYSTEM - One variation may include a product including a vehicle including a powered lift arm connected thereto and a hand connected to the powered lift arm, and a body panel ramp, the hand being constructed arranged to capture a grab pin on a container, and wherein the powered lift arm, the hand in the body panel ramp are constructed and arranged so that the power lift arm may load and unload a container onto and off of the vehicle wherein the container rolls over the body panel ramp. One variation may include a method including providing a vehicle and a container, wherein the vehicle including at least one powered lift arm connected thereto, a hand connected to the powered lift arm, and a body panel ramp, the hand capturing a grab pin on the container, unloading the container from the vehicle comprising moving the at least one power lift arm so that the container rolls along and off of the body panel ramp and off of the vehicle. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140363264 | GRIPPER ASSEMBLY FOR AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTS - A gripper assembly is provided for use in an autonomous mobile robot for grabbing and holding an object to be transported by the robot. The gripper assembly includes two rotatable shafts and two counter-rotating flippers, each fixedly connected to a different one of the rotatable shafts for engaging the object on opposite sides thereof. The gripper assembly also includes two drive elements, each engaging a different one of the rotatable shafts. Two drive arms engage the two drive elements to transfer torque and rotation from each drive arm to a respective drive element and rotatable shaft to open or close a respective flipper around the object. Each drive element can be disengaged from a respective drive arm and then rotated in order to adjust a radial position of a respective rotatable shaft and flipper relative to the drive arm so that objects of different sizes can be accommodated. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150044006 | INSTALLATION METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR A WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARRANGMENT - A wheelchair lift arrangement configured to be installed in a preexisting structure includes a lift base assembly including a lift base plate and two supports attached to the lift base plate; and at least one installation bracket connected to each of the supports, respectively. Each installation bracket includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The horizontal portion and the vertical portion of each installation bracket are each configured to connect the respective installation bracket and the lift base assembly to the preexisting structure at a separate location. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150056049 | Rotatable Cargo Platform for Trailer Vehicle - A modular trailer vehicle is provided comprises a wheeled trailer chassis having a forward vehicle attachment, along with a rotatable cargo platform attached to the chassis for supporting cargo hauled thereon. The rotatable cargo platform is rotatably mounted to a hydraulically actuated turntable, which facilitates rotation of the platform from a position in alignment with the chassis to a position wherein the loading ramp is positioned off to the side of the trailer. The platform is capable of complete rotation about a central axis defined by the turntable center, wherein at least two hydraulic arms actuate the turntable, which supports the rotatably platform using a bearing assembly attached to the trailer chassis. | 02-26-2015 |
